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information on planning a trip.

Maintain your vehicle in accordance with your vehicle's maintenance schedule.

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09 Maintenance and servicing

Hood and engine compartment

Opening the hood

To open the hood:

1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.

2. Lift the hood slightly.

3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) up to the right, and lift the hood.

WARNING

Check that the hood locks engage properly when closed.

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09 Maintenance and servicing

Hood and engine compartment

Engine compartment

1. Cooling system expansion tank

Summary of Contents for 2007 S40

Page 1: ...also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this or any other automobile And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any imp...

Page 2: ...nflatable Curtain VIC 25 Whiplash Protection System 27 Crash mode 29 Child safety 30 Child restraint systems 33 Infant seats 35 Convertible seats 37 Booster cushions 40 ISOFIX lower anchors 41 Top tet...

Page 3: ...n 122 Fuel requirements 125 Starting the vehicle 129 Starting the car with keyless drive option as available 131 Manual transmission 5 speed 133 Manual transmission 6 speed 134 Automatic transmission...

Page 4: ...efore the key can be removed from the ignition switch Anti lock Brake System ABS The ABS system in your car performs a selfdiagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12...

Page 5: ...s we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle In this context design production product use and recycling are all important considerations In productio...

Page 6: ...compartment1 is treated with a special coating called PremAir2 This coating works as a catalytic converter converting most of the ground level ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen thereby r...

Page 7: ...se systems we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the t...

Page 8: ...t systems 33 Infant seats 35 Convertible seats 37 Booster cushions 40 ISOFIX lower anchors 41 Top tether anchors 42 11 01 Safety 12 01 Safety Occupant safety Volvo s concern for safety Safety is Volvo...

Page 9: ...ping distance Reporting safety defects in the U S If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National High...

Page 10: ...vehicle Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts Seat belt tensioners The front and rear outboard seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce s...

Page 11: ...three point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision The seat back should not be tilted too far back The shoulder belt must...

Page 12: ...instrument panel will light up and stay lit until the seat belt has been fastened A chime will sound for 6 seconds The frequency of the chiming increases with the speed of the car After one minute has...

Page 13: ...be displayed WARNING If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech...

Page 14: ...s A deceleration sensor activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas As the movement of the seats occupants compresses the airbags some of the gas is expelled at a...

Page 15: ...t and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and or airbags to be deployed However not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags If the colli...

Page 16: ...ts in the front passenger s seat We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened1 Never drive w...

Page 17: ...ned Feet must be on the floor e g not on the dash seat or out of the window WARNING No objects or accessory equipment e g dashboard covers may be placed on attached to or installed near the air bag ha...

Page 18: ...rear facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint that is installed accord...

Page 19: ...rear seats In rare situations when the seat belt is not properly fastened some child restraints may not be detected by the OWS because there is very little weight on the vehicle seat cushion In these...

Page 20: ...at belt should never be wrapped around an object on the front passenger s seat This could interfere with the OWS system s function The front passenger s seat belt should never be used in a way that ex...

Page 21: ...tain side impact collisions The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions depending on the crash severity angle speed and point of impact NOTE SIPS airbag deployme...

Page 22: ...Curtain system This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windo...

Page 23: ...sult in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident 27 01 Safety Whiplash Protection System Whiplash Protection System WHIPS front seats only The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges...

Page 24: ...nt s back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened WARNING If your car has been involved in a rearend collision the front seat backrests m...

Page 25: ...volved in a collision the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the information display This indicates that the vehicle s functionality has been reduced NOTE This text can only be shown if the disp...

Page 26: ...on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection repairs 30 01 Safety Child safety Children should be seated safely Volvo recommends the proper use of restrai...

Page 27: ...ushion in combination with the seat belt depending on the child s age and or size Please check local regulations A specially designed and tested booster cushion not available in Canada can be obtained...

Page 28: ...do our part But we need your help Please remember to put your children in the back seat and buckle them up Volvo has some very specific recommendations Always wear your seat belt Airbags are a SUPPLE...

Page 29: ...ld restraint manufacturer s instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint 34 01 Safety Child restraint systems WARNING When not in use keep the child restraint system secured or remo...

Page 30: ...n the rear seat of the vehicle WARNING An infant seat must be in the rear facing position only The infant seat should not be positioned behind the driver s seat unless there is adequate space for safe...

Page 31: ...d lead to serious injury or death to a child seated in this position 4 Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt s automatic locking function 5 Press the i...

Page 32: ...can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely 37 01 Safety Convertible seats Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt NOTE Refer to pages 41 42 for information on se...

Page 33: ...en should ride rearward facing properly restrained as long as possible 38 01 Safety Convertible seats 1 Place the convertible seat in the rear seat of the vehicle WARNING Convertible child seats shoul...

Page 34: ...normal The seat belt should now be locked in place 39 01 Safety Convertible seats NOTE The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully 6...

Page 35: ...seated in this position Booster cushions are recommended for children who have outgrown convertible seats 1 Place the booster cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle 2 With the child properly seated...

Page 36: ...the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer s instructions NOTE The rear seat s center position is not equipped with ISOFIX lower anchors When installing a child restraint in this posit...

Page 37: ...afety Top tether anchors Top tether anchors Volvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in all rear seat positions Using the top tether anchorages 1 Place the child restrain...

Page 38: ...or adult seat belts or harnesses The anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them An adu...

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Page 40: ...ighting panel 58 Left side steering wheel lever 60 Trip computer 61 Cruise control 63 Right side steering wheel lever 64 Rain sensor 65 Steering wheel adjustment Hazard warning flashers 66 Parking bra...

Page 41: ...cking button 115 7 Climate system air vent 84 8 Side window air vent 84 9 Cruise control 63 10 Horn airbag 18 11 Main instrument panel 49 12 Audio controls option 211 13 Right steering wheel lever 64...

Page 42: ...warning flashers 66 29 Door open handle and locking button 115 30 Glove compartment 100 116 31 Parking brake 67 32 12 volt socket 57 33 Not in use 34 Not in use 48 02 Instruments and controls Instrum...

Page 43: ...n The engine management system will automatically prevent excessively high engines speeds This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed 8 Indicator and warning symbols 9 The fuel...

Page 44: ...are functioning When the engine starts all symbols go out If the engine is not started within 5 seconds all of the symbols except CHECK ENGINE and will go out Certain symbols may not have their funct...

Page 45: ...pressing the READ button The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out automatically after two minutes This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols 5...

Page 46: ...See page 140 for additional information NOTE Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol 3 Rear fog light This symbol indicates that the rear fog light located in the driver s side taillight c...

Page 47: ...diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or tensioner a front airbag side impact airbag and or an inflatable curtain Have the system s inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo...

Page 48: ...voir or if a Brake failure Service urgent message is displayed in the information display DO NOT DRIVE Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system...

Page 49: ...y closed the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and a message will be displayed regardless of the vehicle s speed 55 02 Instruments and controls Information display Messages When...

Page 50: ...ette lighter The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cigarette lighter and ashtrays which are available as accessories Please contact your Volvo retailer1 NOTE The cover should be kept on when the...

Page 51: ...except when the light switch 1 is in position 1 NOTE See page 60 for information on switching between high and low beams Fog lights Front fog lights option The front fog lights can be used in combina...

Page 52: ...rument panel lighting The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in position II and the light switch 1 is in either position or NOTE To make it easier to read the odometer trip odo...

Page 53: ...sition 1 and releasing it Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and immediately back to its original position NOTE This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lev...

Page 54: ...Factory setting 61 02 Instruments and controls Trip computer Trip computer option The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has five menus six on Canadian mode...

Page 55: ...puter was reset by pressing RESET button C When the engine is switched off information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET button C is pressed again INSTANTANEOU...

Page 56: ...6 km h NOTE Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph 30 km h Momentary acceleration for less than 1 minute e g when passing another car does not affect cruise control operation The car...

Page 57: ...g on wet or slippery roads Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades 64 02 Instruments and controls Right side steering wheel lever Windshield wipers A Windshield headlight washers...

Page 58: ...roughly wet when the wipers are in operation Headlight washers certain models When the lever has been pulled high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights The following applies to...

Page 59: ...e rain sensor function will remain activated if the lever is briefly moved up to activate the manual sweep function CAUTION The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic c...

Page 60: ...l to a suitable position 3 Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position If necessary press the steering wheel slightly while pressing the lever into the locked positi...

Page 61: ...ent 3 Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill 4 If the vehicle rolls the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly 5 When parking a vehicle always put the gear sele...

Page 62: ...he front edge of any of the buttons A or B to the first detent stop to open a window to the position of your choice WARNING Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended Never leave ch...

Page 63: ...ed with the buttons on the rear door armrests or with the buttons on the driver s door armrest If the light in the switch is ON The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on...

Page 64: ...ition To reduce glare from the headlights of following vehicles use control 1 to switch between the normal and night driving positions 2 Normal position 3 Night position reduces glare from following t...

Page 65: ...ating the compass The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones The compass is initially set for the zone to which the car was delivered and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new magne...

Page 66: ...ill go on to activate the adjustment control Use this control to adjust the driver s door mirror Passenger s door mirror Press the R switch a light in the switch will go on to activate the adjustment...

Page 67: ...n in the passenger s side wide angle door mirror are closer than they appear to be 72 02 Instruments and controls Power moonroof option Operating the moonroof To operate the moonroof the ignition key...

Page 68: ...d to the position of your choice or has closed completely WARNING If the moonroof is obstructed during auto close operation it will automatically reverse direction and return to its starting position...

Page 69: ...of Visor The optional moonroof features a sliding visor The visor slides open automatically when the moonroof is opened and must be closed manually 74 02 Instruments and controls Personal settings Con...

Page 70: ...e locked automatically The alternatives On Off are available NOTE Pulling the handle twice on a door unlocks and opens that door Unlock There are two alternatives for unlocking 1 Global All doors unlo...

Page 71: ...nlocked at the same time Doors on the same side front and rear doors on the same side are unlocked together Both front doors both front doors are unlocked together One front door either of the front d...

Page 72: ...Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before Apr...

Page 73: ...me training press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons releasing only when the HomeLink indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not perform this step when training the additional HomeLi...

Page 74: ...ufactured after 1996 may be determined by the following Reference the garage door opener owner s manual for verification The handheld transmitter appears to program the HomeLink Universal Transceiver...

Page 75: ...tor light begins to flash slowly after 20 seconds position the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 inches away from the HomeLink surface 3 Press and hold the handheld transmitter button The HomeLink indicator...

Page 76: ...ing or optional Electronic Climate Control ECC The air conditioning system can be switched off but for optimal air quality in the passenger compartment and to prevent the windows from fogging the air...

Page 77: ...t type is installed Display The display above the climate control panel shows the climate settings that have been made Personal settings There are two functions in the climate system that can be set t...

Page 78: ...rd A Open B Closed C Horizontal air flow D Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost 85 03 Climate Manual climate control 1 Blower speed 2 Recirculation 3 Defrost...

Page 79: ...assenger compartment more quickly in very warm weather If the air in the car recirculates for too long there is a risk of condensation 86 03 Climate Manual climate control forming on the insides of th...

Page 80: ...F The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up If Defroster 3 is activated the air conditioning is always engaged 6 7 Heated front seats option Maximum heating Press the button once both LEDs light...

Page 81: ...te control to maintain the desired temperature The automatic function controls heating air conditioning blower speed recirculation and air distribution If you select one or more manual functions the r...

Page 82: ...ction is selected See page 74 for information on setting the recirculation timer NOTE Recirculation is always disengaged if the defroster button is engaged to clear ice or condensation from the side w...

Page 83: ...ost the rear window and door mirrors The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simultaneously if the switch is pressed once The function is active if one LED is lit in the switch The door mirrors...

Page 84: ...ng a temperature that is higher or lower than necessary will not heat or cool the passenger compartment faster 90 03 Climate Air distribution 91 03 Climate This page left intentionally blank Contents...

Page 85: ...seat 101 Trunk 103 93 04 Interior 94 04 Interior Front seats Manual seat adjustment The driver s and passenger s seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting...

Page 86: ...ort and control allow 1 Also applies to the optional power seat Folding down the front seat backrests The front passenger s seat backrest can be folded down to provide room for long loads To fold down...

Page 87: ...side of the seat can be used to move the seat to the position of your choice 1 Move this section of the control up or down to raise lower the front section of the seat cushion 2 Move the control forw...

Page 88: ...on 1 until the seat stops moving As a safety precaution the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset position Central locking system remote control...

Page 89: ...I or II or when the engine is running The front reading lights are switched on and off by pressing buttons 1 or 3 The courtesy lighting 2 can be set to three positions Press the left side of the butto...

Page 90: ...ing light on off 5 Rear passenger s side reading light on off The rear reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons and function if the ignition key is in positions I II...

Page 91: ...hion 2 Compartment in door panel 3 Ticket clip 4 Jacket holder intended for light garments only 5 Glove compartment 6 Waste bin accessory located behind the center instrument panel 7 Storage compartme...

Page 92: ...ral locking system s remote control See the chapter Locks and alarm for further information about the key blade 101 04 Interior Rear seat Rear seat head restraints Each of the rear seat head restraint...

Page 93: ...parately to enable you to transport long objects Before folding down the rear seat backrests the outboard seat belts can be attached to the clothes hook as shown in the center illustration To fold dow...

Page 94: ...the rear seat is folded down do not place heavy objects against the backs of the front seats This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat Be sure to secure cargo Cargo must...

Page 95: ...tal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver s door and the glove compartment USA FCC ID LTQVO315TX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the follow...

Page 96: ...ming as an antitheft measure USA FCC ID LTQWFS 125VO This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following condition 1 This device may not cause harmful interference...

Page 97: ...runk has been opened Automatic locking When the car starts to move the doors and trunk can be locked automatically This feature can be turned on or off see Personal settings on page 74 for more inform...

Page 98: ...small slotted screwdriver 3 Remove the cover 4 Note how the and sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover The plus side of the new battery marked on the battery must face downward...

Page 99: ...nlock the driver s door only NOTE After unlocking the driver s door with the key blade opening the door will trigger the alarm To disable the alarm Models with the standard remote control Press the Un...

Page 100: ...function 1 Remove the key blade from the remote control 2 Turn the key blade 180 clockwise in the glove compartment lock to lock the glove compartment and disconnect the trunk lock from the central l...

Page 101: ...ecessary to have a keyless drive remote control in your possession to operate the central locking system NOTE The buttons on the keyless drive remote control can also be used to lock and unlock the ve...

Page 102: ...key blade clockwise approximately one quarter turn to unlock the driver s door only This will trigger the alarm Disabling the alarm Press the Unlock button on the keyless drive remote control If the b...

Page 103: ...ce complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received in...

Page 104: ...can also be locked manually using the lock button on that particular door This applies only if the car has not been locked from the outside The doors can also be unlocked and the door opened by pullin...

Page 105: ...s unlocked 2 Lock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn 90 clockwise The key slot is horizontal when the glove compartment is locked Manual child safety locks rear doors The con...

Page 106: ...ed with An attempt is made to start the car with a non approved key a key not coded to the car s ignition If there is movement in the passenger compartment if the car is equipped with the optional mov...

Page 107: ...wo short flashes from the car s direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked Turning off stopping the alarm If the alarm is sounding it can be stopp...

Page 108: ...sensors are automatically reconnected to the alarm system the next time the vehicle is unlocked and then locked again This function will not turn off the vehicle s standard alarm U S A FCC ID MAYDA 58...

Page 109: ...ftlock override 138 All Wheel Drive option 139 Brake system 140 Stability system 142 Towing 144 Jump starting 146 Towing a trailer 147 Detachable trailer hitch 149 Transporting loads 150 121 06 Starti...

Page 110: ...e are Dirty air cleaner Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter Dragging brakes Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance inter...

Page 111: ...This gives protection against freezing down to 31 F 35 C See section Coolant The use of recycled antifreeze is not approved by Volvo Different types of antifreeze must not be mixed Volvo recommends us...

Page 112: ...the cargo area provides electrical current even with the ignition switched off which drains the battery NOTE If the ignition is switched on a warning message will be displayed in the text window in th...

Page 113: ...mance but using 87 octane or above will not affect engine reliability In demanding driving conditions such as operating the vehicle in hot weather towing a trailer or driving for extended periods at h...

Page 114: ...ntadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT If such fuels are used your Emission Control System performance may be affected and the Check Engine Light malfunction indicator lamp located on your instrument pan...

Page 115: ...door relocks 127 06 Starting and driving Fuel requirements If you intend to leave your vehicle while it is being refueled this feature enables you to lock the doors trunk while leaving the fuel filler...

Page 116: ...system Such damage may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 1If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled the Check Engine Lig...

Page 117: ...ard up against a curb the steering wheel lock may be under too much tension to unlock If so the key will turn in the ignition switch but the car will not start At the same time a message Steering lock...

Page 118: ...trol emissions and help reduce the vehicle s impact on the environment 4 To release the gear selector from the Park P position the engine must be running or the ignition key must be in position II and...

Page 119: ...e and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure...

Page 120: ...iving Starting the car with keyless drive option as available Starting the vehicle with the ignition key remote control A vehicle with keyless drive can also be started with the ignition key if for ex...

Page 121: ...r If the clutch is not depressed it will not be possible to start the engine Engaging reverse gear 5 speed transmission Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop CAUTION Never shift int...

Page 122: ...e fully depressed before you can start your car If the clutch is not depressed it will not be possible to start the engine Engaging reverse gear 6 speed transmission Reverse gear should only be engage...

Page 123: ...etween the R N D and P positions The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic manual shifting and Drive D positions while driving Gear selector positions P Park Select the P position w...

Page 124: ...e 6 forward gears Manual shifting Geartronic The manual shifting mode Geartronic can be selected at any time to manually select forward gears including while the car is moving NOTE Reverse Neutral and...

Page 125: ...ee way catalytic converter as quickly as possible 137 06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission Kickdown Automatic shift to a lower gear kickdown is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal f...

Page 126: ...ear rating Never drive on mixed tires except for brief periods when the temporary spare tire is in use Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions Tire size and inflation pressures are sh...

Page 127: ...re needed depress the pedal occasionally when driving through rain slush etc This will remove the water from the brakes Check that brake application feels normal This should also be done after washing...

Page 128: ...n hard braking The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed When the EBA system is activated the brake pedal will go down and pressure in the brake system immediately i...

Page 129: ...ll Wheel Drive AWD have an integrated traction control function that cannot be disabled DSTC is optional on AWD models Temporarily switching off Spin control 1 Turn the thumbwheel A on the left side s...

Page 130: ...cator light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds This indicates that the system is performing a self diagnostic test when the ignition is switched on The Stability Control indicator light flashes T...

Page 131: ...er see illustrations To attach the towing eyelet 1 Use a coin or screwdriver to pry open the lower edge of the cover 2 Screw the towing eyelet in place first by hand and then using the tire iron until...

Page 132: ...cle should be towed in the forward direction only 145 06 Starting and driving Towing WARNING Never allow a vehicle to be towed without a driver behind the wheel of the disabled vehicle Never remove th...

Page 133: ...wheels serious damage to the rear axle may result If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat bed Consult the tow truck oper...

Page 134: ...handling WARNING Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any moving parts Avoid touching hot manifolds Batteries generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Ba...

Page 135: ...m More frequent vehicle maintenance is required Remove the ball and drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer over long d...

Page 136: ...bly ball holder 5 Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt Removing the ball holder 1 Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball hol...

Page 137: ...Volvo Inflatable Curtain Load carriers accessory Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories Follow the installation instructions supplied with the load carriers Observe the following points whe...

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Page 139: ...ard on the B pillar the structural member at the side of the vehicle at the rear of the driver s door opening or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models The tires have good road holdi...

Page 140: ...negatively affect your vehicle s stability and handling Approved tire sizes are shown in the Tire inflation pressure tables on pages 158 and 159 Any damage caused by installation of unapproved wheel...

Page 141: ...he tire pressure tables beginning on page 158 Drive smoothly avoid fast starts hard braking and tire screeching Tire wear increases with speed Correct front wheel alignment is very important Unbalance...

Page 142: ...ur tire inflation pressures also change A 10 degree temperature drop causes a corresponding drop of 1 psi 7 kPa in inflation pressure Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper...

Page 143: ...no gouges cuts bulges or other irregularities NOTE If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge Some spa...

Page 144: ...tion of the designations on the sidewall of the tire 159 07 Wheels and tires Tire inflation Tire inflation pressure tables Canadian models The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for you...

Page 145: ...re the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For examp...

Page 146: ...ted Maximum load rating a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilograms that can be carried by the tire This rating is established by the tire manufacturer Maximum permissible inflation p...

Page 147: ...l be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca...

Page 148: ...led conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ah...

Page 149: ...les or sharp turns when driving with snow chains The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving with chains Avoid fast or sharp turns as well as locked wheel braking Snow tires stu...

Page 150: ...ve farther than 50 miles 80 km on a temporary spare tire CAUTION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with the car The use o...

Page 151: ...mmended tire rotation The following information is intended to help you understand why Tread set As a tire ages and the rubber cures front and rear tires set at different angles Therefore if tires are...

Page 152: ...tire warranty pamphlet 170 07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel Changing a wheel The spare tire jack and crank are located under the carpet on the floor of the cargo area To change a tire 1 Engage the...

Page 153: ...attachment Be sure the jack is on a firm level non slippery surface Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported by a jack Use the jack intended for the car when changing a...

Page 154: ...lace the lug wrench 5 on the jack 3 Screw the jack s retaining pin into hole 6 so that it holds the jack securely in place 4 Place the spare wheel 7 over the jack 5 Insert the spare wheel s retaining...

Page 155: ...t sponge and plenty of sudsy water Bird droppings Remove from paintwork as soon as possible Otherwise the finish may be permanently damaged A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of dirt...

Page 156: ...be as thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water Keeping the underbody clean is most important especially in the winter Some 177 08 Car care Washing and cleaning the car auto...

Page 157: ...anty 178 08 Car care Washing and cleaning the car Upholstery care Fabric Clean with soapy water or a detergent For more difficult spots caused by oil ice cream shoe polish grease etc use a clothing fa...

Page 158: ...m water and a mild soap solution Cleaning floor mats The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying Spots on textile mat...

Page 159: ...not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of pain remains the touch up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned 181 08 Car care Paint touch up Deep scratches 1 Place a...

Page 160: ...Service Records Information booklet This maintenance program contains inspections and services necessary for the proper function of your vehicle The maintenance services contain several checks that re...

Page 161: ...and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle runni...

Page 162: ...ystem that is not performing within an expected range A fault may be permanent or temporary OBD II will store a message about any fault How Do States Use OBD II for Emission Inspections Many states co...

Page 163: ...1 Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock 2 Lift the hood slightly 3 Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood at the center up to...

Page 164: ...Service Records Information booklet for information on the oil change intervals Volvo recommends NOTE Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is change...

Page 165: ...0 15 minutes and recheck the oil level If necessary add oil until the level is near the MAX mark NOTE Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes...

Page 166: ...e washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approximately 6 8 US qts 6 5 liters During cold weather the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing...

Page 167: ...the reservoir Fluid type DOT 4 boiling point 536 F 280 C P N 9437433 Replace The fluid should be replaced according to the intervals specified in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet...

Page 168: ...allel with the wiper arm 3 Press a new wiper blade 2 until it clicks into place 4 Ensure the blade is securely attached 3 5 Fold in the wiper arm NOTE The wiper blades are different lengths The blade...

Page 169: ...he level should never be above the indicator A The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged After inspection be sure the cap over each battery cell or the cover is securely in p...

Page 170: ...be stored in the control modules 3 Remove the cover over the battery 4 Disconnect the battery negative ground cable 5 Disconnect the positive cable 6 Remove the front side of the battery box with a sc...

Page 171: ...with water Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected 195 09 Maintenance and servicing Bulbs Bulbs used in the car NOTE Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers Grease and oils from...

Page 172: ...2 Open the hood 3 Pull up the headlight housing s retaining pin 1 4 Pull the headlight housing to one side and then forward 2 5 Disconnect the wiring connector 6 Lift out the headlight housing and pla...

Page 173: ...nnect the wiring connector from the bulb 197 09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing front bulbs Installing a new bulb 1 Insert the new bulb It can only be installed in one position 2 Press the retaini...

Page 174: ...all the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position 5 Reinstall the headlight housing Parking light bulb 1 Pull out the bulb holder with a pair of pliers The bulb holder should not be pulled...

Page 175: ...older in the headlight housing Side marker light 1 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise pull it out and replace the bulb 2 Reinstall the bulb holder It can only be installed in one position Front fog...

Page 176: ...the panel back into place 200 09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing taillight bulbs Removing the taillight bulb holder All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced from the cargo area To acces...

Page 177: ...urned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been replaced consult an authorized Volvo retailer or workshop High level brake light These bulbs should only be replaced by an aut...

Page 178: ...w bulb 4 Press the lens back into place Cargo area lighting 1 Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to detach the bulb housing 2 Remove the defective bulb 3 Install a new bulb 4 Press the bulb housi...

Page 179: ...ngine compartment and the passenger compartment If an electrical component fails to function this may be due to a blown fuse The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it To do so 1 Pull t...

Page 180: ...retaining screws 2 counterclockwise until they release 3 Fold down the fuse box 3 half way Pull it toward the seat until it stops Fold it down completely The fuse box can be unhooked completely 4 Repl...

Page 181: ...205 09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 206 09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses Fuses in the passenger compartment...

Page 182: ...207 09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses Contents Top of Page...

Page 183: ...s 210 Radio functions 213 Sirius satellite radio option or retailer installed accessory 215 CD player CD changer option 219 Audio menu 223 209 10 Audio 210 10 Audio Audio functions Audio system contro...

Page 184: ...the external sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as the CD player or the radio If the external sound source s volume is too high the quality of the sou...

Page 185: ...ight background In darkness it is displayed against a dark background Sound settings 1 Press SOUND 5 Press this button repeatedly until you come to the setting that you wish to change 2 Turn the TUNIN...

Page 186: ...here are three alternative settings Pro Logic II 3 channel 212 10 Audio Audio functions Off normal 2 channel stereo Activating deactivating Surround sound 1 Press MENU followed by ENTER 2 Select AUDIO...

Page 187: ...compensation LOW MEDIUM HIGH Default setting To set the automatic sound level 1 Press MENU followed by ENTER 2 Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER 3 Select AUTO VOLUME CONTROL in the me...

Page 188: ...stations each in AM FM1 and FM2 Automatically storing a station Pressing AUTO 7 automatically searches for and stores up to ten strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory If more than ten stations...

Page 189: ...own in the display 3 Press the SCAN or EXIT button to deactivate the scan function and listen to the selected station Storing a station found with SCAN A station can be stored as a preset while the SC...

Page 190: ...S ID is required when contacting the Sirius Call Center It is used to activate your account and when making any account transactions The SIRIUS ID is sometimes referred to as the Electronic Serial Num...

Page 191: ...currently tuned channel on that key A short press on a number key while the radio is in Sirius 1or 2 mode will tune to the preset satellite channel stored on that button regardless of the currently s...

Page 192: ...tton or the menu to display the ARTIST TITLE COMPOSER or switch RADIO TEXT OFF 217 10 Audio Sirius satellite radio option or retailer installed accessory Advanced settings This menu function enables y...

Page 193: ...TER 2 Select CHANNEL LOCK LIST and press ENTER 3 Enter the channel access code and press ENTER 4 Select a category in the list and press ENTER 5 Lock channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER o...

Page 194: ...Press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds 3 The current code will be displayed Your Volvo retailer can also provide you with assistance SIRIUS ID This function displays the 12 digit Sirius activa...

Page 195: ...is switched on the CD will play automatically CD eject Eject from Single CD player Press the eject button 3 to eject the disc Eject from CD changer This function makes it possible to eject a single d...

Page 196: ...r have been played the player will automatically go to the next folder and play the files in it Press the left or right arrow key on the navigation control if the entire name of the current track does...

Page 197: ...on the current disc Press the EXIT button to stop random play The random function is automatically deactivated when another disc is selected Disc text CD changer only Certain CDs contain information...

Page 198: ...disc or recording equipment used 222 10 Audio CD player CD changer option DualDisc The audio side of a DualDisc combined CD DVD does not meet CD specifications and may not play in your audio system K...

Page 199: ...1 1 AUDIO SETTINGS CD menu 1 RANDOM 2 AUDIO SETTINGS CD changer menu 1 RANDOM 2 DISC TEXT ON OFF 3 AUDIO SETTINGS AUX menu 1 AUX VOLUME 2 SOUND SETTINGS Contents Top of Page...

Page 200: ...0 224 11 Specifications Label information 226 Dimensions and weights 228 Engine oil 231 Engine specifications 233 Electrical system 234 Volvo programs 236 225 11 Specifications 226 11 Specifications L...

Page 201: ...re Pressures The appearance of the decal will vary depending on the market for which the vehicle is intended Canadian models upper decal U S models lower decal 5 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 1 Th...

Page 202: ...d down certain models only CAUTION The maximum permissible axle loads and or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded WARNING When adding accessories equipment luggage and other cargo to your veh...

Page 203: ...6th and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle s VIN number see page 227 for the location of the VIN plate may not be used to tow trailers or vehicles of any kind This could cause damage to the veh...

Page 204: ...qts 1 3 liters Volvo recommends Depending on your driving habits premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on pr...

Page 205: ...mountainous areas 1 See the information on page 232 232 11 Specifications Engine oil American Petroleum Institute API symbol The API Service Symbol donut is divided into three parts The upper section...

Page 206: ...old and increases engine power over that developed by the normally aspirated engine The charge air cooler which resembles a radiator is located between the turbo compressor and inlet manifold Fuel sys...

Page 207: ...ould damage the three way catalytic converter Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials such as grass or leaves which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materia...

Page 208: ...ence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued These professional technicians are best able to ana...

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